Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

About Course

Want to make a difference in the fight against climate change? This free online course from the University of Michigan equips you with the knowledge and tools to act. Learn how to address climate change at the individual, community, and political levels, focusing on areas like food, energy, transportation, and urban development.

Taught by experts in environmental education and communication, this course explores practical strategies to translate learning into action. You’ll gain insights from social sciences to effectively drive change, empowering you to take concrete steps towards a sustainable future.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify individual, community, and political actions to address climate change.
Understand how social sciences can be used to create change.
Feel confident in influencing climate action within your sphere of influence.

This course is completely free and available on platforms like Coursera, Udemy, Udacity, MasterClass, NearPeer, and more. Start taking action on climate change today!

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Act on Climate Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

A Message from the Professor
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Act on Climate Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

A Message from the Professor

001 01_course-overview_instructions.html

005 02_welcome-to-the-course.mp4

008 03_welcome-to-act-on-climate_instructions.html

009 04_discussion-prompt-introduce-yourself_instructions.html

010 05_optional-resources_instructions.html

011 06_help-us-learn-more-about-you_instructions.html

012 07_syllabus_instructions.html

013 01_climate-science-and-policy_instructions.html

014 02_check-your-understanding_exam.html

016 03_optional-resources_climate-change-science_.html

020 01_meet-dahlia.mp4

021 02_climate-mitigation-and-adaptation_instructions.html

024 03_meet-the-expert-dr-rosina-bierbaum.mp4

025 04_video-references-and-optional-resources_faq-1-3.html

027 05_check-your-understanding_exam.html

028 06_optional-resources_instructions.html

029 01_action-types_instructions.html

030 02_co-benefits-and-climate-justice_instructions.html

031 03_looking-ahead_instructions.html

032 04_take-action-to-ensure-your-future-success_instructions.html

035 05_doing-our-part_instructions.html

036 06_optional-resources_instructions.html

037 01_quiz-assessment-of-actions_instructions.html

038 02_discussion-prompt-what-actions-did-you-take_instructions.html

041 01_meet-chris.mp4

043 02_food-and-climate-change_instructions.html

044 03_check-your-understanding_exam.html

047 04_meet-the-expert-dr-sara-soderstrom.mp4

048 05_video-references_instructions.html

049 06_check-your-understanding_exam.html

050 07_case-study_instructions.html

051 08_discussion-prompt-social-movements_instructions.html

052 09_looking-ahead_instructions.html

055 02_option-1-eat-less-red-meat_instructions.html

058 03_option-2-reduce-food-waste_instructions.html

059 04_optional-resources_instructions.html

060 05_check-your-understanding_exam.html

061 01_brandons-story_instructions.html

062 02_engage-with-your-community-about-food_grow_backyard_vegetable_garden.html

064 01_nolans-story_instructions.html

067 02_influence-decision-making_instructions.html

069 01_alisons-story_instructions.html

070 02_participate-in-farmer-to-consumer-programs_instructions.html

071 03_optional-resources_instructions.html

072 01_quiz-assessment-of-actions_instructions.html

073 02_assessment-of-actions_exam.html

074 03_discussion-prompt-what-actions-did-you-take_instructions.html

077 01_meet-benjamin.mp4

078 02_check-your-understanding_exam.html

081 03_meet-the-expert-dr-kaitlin-raimi.mp4

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085 05_case-study_instructions.html

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088 07_discussion-prompt-what-would-a-climate-action-plan-look-like-in-your-community_instructions.html

089 08_looking-ahead_instructions.html

091 01_stephanies-story_instructions.html

094 02_energy-consumption_instructions.html

096 03_optional-resources_instructions.html

097 04_check-your-understanding_exam.html

098 05_discussion-prompt-other-tools-for-tracking-energy-use_instructions.html

101 01_alisons-story_instructions.html

102 02_attend-a-community-meeting-about-alternative-energy_instructions.html

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106 02_promote-divestment-from-fossil-fuels_instructions.html

108 01_stephanies-story_instructions.html

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